Trump speaks about D.C. plane crash, points blame at DEI
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Trump points blame at diversity programs for tragic DC plane crash
As President Trump is offering his support to the families of the deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C., he is facing backlash for politicizing the tragedy and placing blame on government ...NBC News - 38m -
President Trump points blame at DEI programs in response to plane crash
In the aftermath of the deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C., President Trump spoke Thursday from the White House press briefing room and suggested, without evidence, that DEI programs were to ...CBS News - 1h -
WATCH: Trump blames DEI policies for deadly DC collision, without evidence
Without citing evidence, the president said DEI initiatives for air traffic controllers at the FAA -- under Democratic presidents -- were partly to blame for Wednesday's tragic Washington collision.ABC News - 8h -
What to know about Trump's comments about DEI after plane crash
Initiatives aimed at expanding the workforce existed under President Trump's first term, including a program that aimed to recruit and train qualified individuals with disabilities, including ...CBS News - 14h -
WATCH: No survivors in DC plane crash: Fire chief
No survivors are expected from the plane crash, D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said during a press conference Thursday morning.ABC News - 1d -
DC plane crash victims: What we know about those on AA Flight 5342, Army Black Hawk
There were 64 passengers aboard the plane, and three Army soldiers in the helicopter, according to officials. Here's a look at what we know about the victims.ABC News - 3h -
Investigators get first look at black boxes from DC plane crash
NTSB investigators are getting their first look at the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder recovered from the American Airlines passenger jet involved in the deadly midair collision ...NBC News - 3h -
DC plane crash black boxes found as staff shortage claims examined
The collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter is suspected to have killed all 67 onboard.BBC News - 10h -
What to know about Trump's comments about DEI after plane crash
Initiatives aimed at expanding the workforce existed under President Trump's first term, including a program that aimed to recruit and train qualified individuals with disabilities, including ...CBS News - 14h -
'Hearts are heavy': 14 figure skaters among victims of DC plane crash
Figure skaters and coaches returning from the U.S. national championships were aboard the American Airlines flight that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter Wednesday.ABC News - 15h -
Why is Trump blaming the D.C. plane crash on Democrats and DEI?
President Trump, without evidence, suggested that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives could be responsible for the deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports ...CBS News - 15h -
Trump blames Democrats, DEI for deadly plane crash without evidence
President Trump said the midair collision over the Potomac River was a dark night in our nation's history during a press conference Thursday before shifting blame without evidence to Democrats as ...CBS News - 16h -
Live updates: Trump takes aim at DEI after plane crash; Gabbard pressed on Snowden
President Trump on Thursday appeared to blame diversity initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for weakening safety following a deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C. Over ...The Hill - 16h -
Evening Report — Trump blames Democrats, DEI for plane crash
GOP lawmakers were caught off guard by the president's remarks Thursday about the deadly collision ... {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press Trump ...The Hill - 17h -
CBC blasts Trump's DEI comments after Potomac plane crash
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) on Thursday sharply criticized President Trump for casting blame for the fatal plane crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on diversity, equity and ...The Hill - 18h -
Trump takes executive action on aviation DEI, appointing FAA lead in wake of plane crash
President Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in the aviation sector and to assess aviation safety, as well as an executive order to appoint ...The Hill - 18h -
Senate Democrat: Trump DEI remarks in wake of DC plane crash 'stomach-turning'
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said during an interview that President Trump’s criticism of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in the wake of the plane crash near Ronald Reagan Washington ...The Hill - 18h -
Listen: The Washington DC Plane Crash
No one is believed to have survived the disasterBBC News - 18h -
Trump lashes out at Biden, DEI efforts after D.C. plane crash
President Donald Trump, without offering evidence, said the collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter "could have been" due to DEI.CNBC - 18h -
GOP senators caught off guard by Trump DEI comments after plane crash
Senate Republicans are shying away from backing President Trump’s recent comments suggesting that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ...The Hill - 18h -
What Trump said about the D.C. plane crash
President Trump slammed the Obama and Biden administrations as he spoke about the passenger jet collision involving an Army Black Hawk helicopter. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more on Mr. Trump's ...CBS News - 19h -
Schumer knocks Trump's 'idle speculation' on DC plane crash: 'It just turns your stomach'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) condemned President Trump’s claims that the deadly aircraft collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was caused by diversity, equity ...The Hill - 20h -
Trump rails against DEI while discussing D.C. plane crash
President Trump delivered remarks at the White House press room on the fatal Washington, D.C., plane crash. Mr. Trump appeared to link DEI efforts in hiring practices to the collision involving a ...CBS News - 20h -
Trump speaks about D.C. plane crash, points blame at DEI
President Trump delivered remarks Thursday morning in the aftermath of the first major commercial plane crash in the U.S. in more than a decade.CBS News - 21h -
The Guardian view on the Washington DC plane crash: Trump’s warped priorities | Editorial
The president is more concerned with attacking the federal government than with putting safety first. Few stretches of airspace on the planet are as busy or as carefully monitored as the skies ...The Guardian - 21h -
How did Washington DC plane crash unfold? A visual guide
More than 60 people are believed to have died after an American Airlines regional passenger jet collided with a US army helicopter. Washington DC plane crash – latest updates First confirmed ...The Guardian - 22h -
Latest news on D.C plane crash as Trump blames DEI policies
President Trump is suggesting DEI policies in air traffic control hiring practices may be to blame for the deadly plane crash over the Potomac River involving an Army Black Hawk helicopter near ...CBS News - 22h -
Trump speaks about deadly midair D.C. plane crash, slams DEI and Biden | Special Report
President Trump spoke Thursday about the deadly midair plane crash above Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.CBS News - 22h -
House Republican: 'Let’s hold off on all the finger-pointing' on DC plane crash
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), who sits on the House’s Transportation Committee, said he would caution people and conservative Republicans on finger-pointing in the aftermath of the plane crash ...The Hill - 22h -
Trump blames DEI for weakening FAA in aftermath of Reagan National plane crash
President Trump on Thursday appeared to blame diversity initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for weakening safety following a deadly midair collision near Reagan National ...The Hill - 23h -
Trump rails against DEI after deadly D.C. plane crash
Following the deadly midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter, President Donald Trump put the blame on Federal Aviation Administration's diversity, equity and ...NBC News - 23h -
Ogles: 'Did DEI play a role' in fatal DC plane crash?
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) is questioning whether diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) played a role in the fatal plane crash at Reagan Washington National Airport outside of Washington, D.C. ...The Hill - 1d -
Gov. Youngkin urges support of families affected by DC plane crash
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin joins TODAY to weigh in on what may have caused an American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas, and an Army Black Hawk helicopter to collide and plunge into the ...NBC News - 1d -
Plane crash near Washington DC: what we know so far
An American Airlines passenger jet with 64 onboard was coming in to land at Ronald Reagan National airport when it collided with a military helicopter. Washington DC plane crash – latest ...The Guardian - 1d -
Air traffic controller audio sheds light on DC plane-helicopter crash
Former pilot Anthony C. Roman and former NTSB and FAA investigator Jeff Guzzetti join TODAY to share their insight into the American Eagle passenger plane and Army helicopter collision in ...NBC News - 1d
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